With few exceptions, the main stream media and operatives of both political parties cannot seem to understand the nature and import of the Tea Party movement. This recent Ron Fournier AP story on msnbc.com illustrates the lack of understanding of the movement when they conclude that the Tea Party movement is unlikely to dramatically affect the congressional elections unless local Tea Party affiliates forge alliances | Read More »

I’m amazed at how much Charles Johnson couldn’t care a whit about the scientific process. I’m amazed I even bother to “check in” over there at all, because the self-serving, maudlin cello he plays has gotten old and pathetic. Odd, that for a man so allegedly enthralled with the craft and sciences that simply operate under the bromide of “Prove it,” Charles can only default | Read More »

Promoted from diaries. Now spread it around. – Moe Lane As of August 31, 2009, since the Nov. 2008 election, the Maricopa County Republican Party has increased its precinct committeeman ranks by over 21 per cent. The Party had, in Nov., 2008, 1,989 precinct committeemen representing the 694,000 registered Republican voters in Maricopa County. The quota was 6,231. Thus, the Party was at less than | Read More »

Much has been made lately of the Republican Party’s struggles – the latest involving the defection of Arlen Specter to the Democrat Party. The fight has been cast by the commentariat and a few Republican politicians as a fight between ideological “purists” who, it is said, seek to shrink the Party, and the pragmatic sort who understand the need to remain inclusive. I do not | Read More »

Governor Rick Perry has upped the ante after remarks during his appearance at the Tea Party in Austin, Texas. According to news accounts, the Governor acknowledged that independence is theoretically an option, but that it’s not currently necessary. …An animated Perry told the crowd at Austin City Hall — one of three tea parties he was attending across the state — that officials in Washington | Read More »

625 Days until Election Day February 15, 2009 MORNING UPDATE: STIMULUS SCAM…unfortunately passed both houses of Congress last night as Republicans stood strong, completely rejecting the plan in the House and all but a few Republicans doing the same in the Senate. After Mark Schauer and Gary Peters won their elections last fall, campaigning largely on cutting back on wasteful government spending and fiscal responsibility, | Read More »

654 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 24, 2009 MORNING UPDATE MRP STATE CONVENTION…Just a quick note to let you know that the Michigan Republican’s website has been updated with State Convention information. I’ve included the information below, but for your reference in directing potential delegates to the site, the address is: http://www.migop.org/event.asp CPAC 2009 Timeless Principles, New Challenges…Register today for the largest gathering of conservative | Read More »

655 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 23, 2009 "Taxpayers deserve a refund!" -Attorney General Mike Cox MORNING UPDATE Cox calls for state tax refund…Attorney General Mike Cox says the state is overcharging taxpayers, and more than $700 million should be refunded to them to help with car, house and other payments. He said when the state raised income and business taxes in October 2007, it | Read More »

656 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 22, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY: "You have in Saul Anuzis one of the greatest state chairs in the Republican process." – Newt Gingrich (yeh, I kind of like that quote) MORNING UPDATE: REAGAN BEAT OBAMA… According to Nielson Wire, early 37.8 million Americans watching at home viewed President Barack Obama’s oath of office and inaugural speech between the | Read More »

657 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 21, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Our liberty is from God not the government. Our sovereignty rests in our souls not the soil. Our security is through strength, not surrender. Our prosperity is from the private sector not the public sector. And our truths are self-evident, not relative." Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, Chairman House Republican Policy Committee MORNING UPDATE: PRESIDENT | Read More »

660 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 18, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY: "While our problems may be new, what is required to overcome them is not. What is required is the same perseverance and idealism that our founders displayed." President-Elect Barack Obama MORNING UPDATE: 2009 MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION…On February 20 & 21, 2009 at the Lansing Center Michigan Republicans will hold their leadership elections | Read More »

668 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 10, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The plague that has been brought upon us by Rod Blagojevich will be lifted. We will no longer tolerate the culture of corruption that has seized our government. Our duty is to clean up the mess and stop the freak show that has become our government." – Rep. Jack Franks as Democrats scramble | Read More »

669 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY January 9, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY: "At this particular moment, only government can provide the short-term boost necessary to lift us from a recession this deep and severe." President-Elect Barack Obama (a classic Democrat response) MORNING UPDATE: WE’RE BACK….I took a holiday break from writing my daily commentary and news clips…then quickly got back into the RNC race and | Read More »

681 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY December 22, 2008 QUOTE OF THE DAY: Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder MORNING UPDATE: MERRY | Read More »

682 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY December 21, 2008 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police… The spread of freedom is the best security for the free. It is our last line of defense and our first | Read More »